BC-NH--New Hampshire News Digest, NH

Monday

Oct 29, 2012 at 2:15 PM

New Hampshire at 2 p.m.

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SUPERSTORM SANDY-NH

HAMPTON — New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch declared a state of emergency and urged all drivers to be off the roads by mid-afternoon Monday as utilities called in extra crews and people gathered at the coast to see the high, pounding waves before Hurricane Sandy hit. By Holly Ramer. AP Photos.

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN

WASHINGTON — Hurricane Sandy overran White House politicking Monday, with President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney calling off campaign rallies as the strengthening storm bore down on the East Coast. With eight days before Election Day, neither candidate could afford to totally shut down operations. The political barbs continued on the airways and between aides trying to show the upper hand in a race as tight as ever. By Julie Pace and Nedra Pickler.

ALSO GETTING ATTENTION:

— SUPERSTORM SANDY-CAMPAIGN SIGNS — Hurricane Sandy may have swept away plans by the presidential campaigns to hold events in New Hampshire — but there are concerns that the storm may cause problems by sweeping away campaign signs.

— CLINTON-NH — Former President Bill Clinton is planning a visit to New Hampshire this week to campaign for President Barack Obama.